Reset your rhythm, recharge your day

Rest and recovery shape every part of how we feel—our energy, concentration, mood, and ability to cope with everyday demands. Even small sleep deficits of just 30–60 minutes can impact how we think and respond. Daylight also plays a powerful role, helping set the internal clock that guides our natural sleep rhythm.

Real stories, real change 
Your colleagues are already testing how small habit changes can make a difference. For Sara from VELUX Italy, the ‘Screens Down, Sun Up’ experiment helped her reset her rhythm and improve her sleep quality.

WATCH THE FILM below to see the first experiment from The Movement series in action.

Screens Down, Sun Up 
Sleep is closely linked to daily rhythm. Screens late in the evening can make it harder to wind down, while daylight in the morning helps regulate the internal body clock*. Start with one small step, and build from there. 

Try simple changes to your daily rhythm for a lasting impact on your sleep and wellbeing:

• Switch off screens at least one hour before bedtime.

• Use that last hour for quiet, analogue activities—reading, stretching, talking, or a warm shower.

• Aim to go to bed at the same time each night.

• Get outside within 30 minutes of waking and expose your eyes to daylight for 5–10 minutes.

• Save your first screen use for after your morning daylight exposure.  

• Get more daylight during the day when you can—cycle to work, go for a walk during your lunch break or after work.

*Source: National Library of Medicine, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, ScienceDirect